Aldermen to consider bids for water, sewer projects

New Bern aldermen will consider bids from contractors Tuesday night for water and sewer projects as the beginning stages of several street paving improvements.

Eddie Fitzgerald EFitzgeraldNBSJ

New Bern aldermen will consider bids from contractors Tuesday night for water and sewer projects as the beginning stages of several street paving improvements.The Board of Aldermen will meet at 7 p.m. in City Hall.Last year, the board approved $2.7 million for street paving projects, but prior to starting the work the city plans to repair and replace water and sewer infrastructure under the streets.The board will consider establishing a $1.57 million Water Improvements Project Fund that would be transferred from the water fund, and a $1.4 million 2017 Sewer Improvements Project Fund that would be transferred from sewer capital reserve funds, according to staff reports.While amending the 2016-17 city operating budget to establish those two funds, the city is also requesting a $259,000 transfer from the sewer fund for early debt-service payoff. The amendment also will reflect $2,150 in grant funds received by the fire department for purchase of a vehicle K-9 insert, reports show.If the water and sewer funds are approved, aldermen will consider authorizing the city manager to execute four contracts for the projects that include three contracts with low bidder James L. Cayton Utilities, Inc. for the Water System Improvements Project, and a contract with low bidder Cieszko Construction, Inc. for the Water and Sewer System Improvements Project and any changes within the budgeted amount, according to reports.The Water System Improvements Project includes projects for Spencer and Park avenues and the Meadows Street-North Water and Sewer System Improvements Projects.Cieszko Construction’s bid was for water and sewer improvements on Chapman Street and Cedar Street, reports show.In another matter, the board will consider requests for installation of streetlights in the areas of Woodland Drive (between Pinetree Drive and North Grace Avenue), Stimpson Street (between New Bern Avenue and Chestnut Avenue), Yarmouth Road (at College Way), and National Avenue (between Neuse Avenue and Court Street).Those areas were evaluated, and it was determined that additional street lighting is necessary in order to meet the city’s street lighting standard, according to staff.The board also will consider resolutions that include: initiating upset bids for property at 201 Norwood St. and 809 Eubanks St.; and approving a revised Identity Theft Policy.In the consent agenda, aldermen will consider calling for public hearings Feb. 14 to annex 624 W. Thurman Road, a 6.1-acre tract, to provide city sewer service for a proposed single family dwelling; to initially zone 624 W. Thurman Road as R-20 rural residential; and a resolution approving a water and sewer use agreement with the estate of Kendall Wade Justice for property at 624 W. Thurman Road.

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